A former Derby bar could be set to be demolished to make way for a modern-looking block of apartments and shops.

Proposals have been put forward to pull down the former Unity Bar, on the corner of Normanton Road and Sacheverel Street, and build a block of nine apartments.

According to the plans, the new building would be up to five storeys high. Four of the apartments would have one bedroom, two of them would have two bedrooms and the remaining three would have four bedrooms.

The ground floor would be for commercial use, with the potential for shops and restaurants, creating up to 25 new jobs.

At one point the building was known as the Mist Bar

The building that is set to be demolished was once the home of Raffles Cafe and Wine Bar. It later became the Mist Bar and then the Unity Bar.

The bar has since closed and the building - along with the living accommodation on the floor above - are now vacant.

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If given the go-ahead, the new apartment block would be in a prominent location, near to Lara Croft Way and a short distance from the Intu Derby shopping centre.

In planning documents submitted by Simon Foote Architects to Derby City Council, on behalf of the applicant Karam Properties, it said: “This is a high traffic area with a large amount of footfall and vehicular traffic.

Architects say the design of the new building would create a 'contrasting aesthetic'

“The introduction of new modern commercial space in this area will make use of the existing traffic while also encouraging further vacant premises along Normanton Road to be renovated and increase the use and appearance of the street scene.

“The proposed scheme will create modern residential apartments and introduce new residents to the area as well as improve the image of residential properties within Normanton.”

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“By doing so, the proposed scheme is of a contrasting modern design to the surrounding areas. However, the relation to the neighbouring properties means that the design does not negatively impact the area of which it is located.”

According to the proposals, the apartments could be within the financial reach of people looking to get on the property ladder.

Simon Foote Architects said: “Due to the area and size of the proposed apartments these present an opportunity to first time buyers or renters, allowing younger families and key workers to get on the property ladder.”

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